GL Senior Accountant
in Chennaiat PayPal

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Fueled by a fundamental belief that having access to financial services creates opportunity, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is committed to democratizing financial services and empowering people and businesses to join and thrive in the global economy. Our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 254 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways, whether they are online, on a mobile device, in an app, or in person. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.

The GL Senior Accountant will be supporting the Accounting and GL function for PayPal APAC/EMEA entities.

Primary job responsibilities include:

Ensure the Accounting and GL operations of all entities in PayPal APAC/EMEA entities are properly handled.

Supervise the processing activities of outsourced group of accountants in China and India.

Work in partnership with outsourcing service provider to improve the GL processes.

Ensure month end close/ month end reports are completed timely and accurately.

Statutory, regulatory and other government and compliance agency reporting requirements including local, applicable laws and reporting standards.

Desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Interaction with external parties including outsourcing service provider, auditors, tax consultant and other service provider.

Operating successfully in a high growth, dynamic environment with multiple demands.

Other pluses

SAP experience.

International or US-based company.

Ability to work with people outside the country.

Personal Attributes

Applicants should have the following personality traits

Unwavering integrity.

Effective interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.

Highly analytical and an acute attention to detail.

Self-motivated and proactive, high energy, ability to cope with challenges and tight deadlines, team worker

Strong work ethic, including the ability to work independently, but also knows how to have fun while doing it!

Qualification

The applicant should have a minimum of a Chartered Accountant / Certified Public Accountant or equivalent qualification. Minimum 4-5 years of related accounting experience with a multinational company.

We're a purpose-driven company whose beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We hold ourselves to our One Team Behaviors which demand that we hold the highest ethical standards, to empower an open and diverse workplace, and strive to treat everyone who is touched by our business with dignity and respect. Our employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. We want to break down barriers to financial empowerment. Join us as we change the way the world defines financial freedom.